Cranberry Almond Salmon Bowl

Cranberry salmon bowls are topped with cranberry salsa, almonds, & goat cheese, then drizzled with a tangy cranberry vinaigrette! 

These seasonal rice bowls are my new favorite lunch! This cranberry almond salmon bowl hits all the right notes and is super easy to make. Enjoy it with a bowl of chicken zoodle soup and a slice of Dutch apple pie. 

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Cranberry Salmon Bowl

Cranberry Salmon Bowl Ingredients

• Salmon – Cooked and cut into bite sized pieces.  This is a great way to use leftover baked salmon. 
• Rice – We used Success Rice Boil-in-Bag Jasmine rice. 
• Lettuce – Spring mix is my favorite lettuce blend for this bowl, but you can use whatever you have on hand. 
• Cranberry salsa – Buy some at the market or make your own with fresh cranberries, cilantro, onion, jalapeno, orange juice, lime juice, sugar, and salt. 
• Almonds – Toasted is especially delicious but plain sliced almonds are yummy too. 
• Goat cheese – Crumbled. Feta cheese is also a delicious choice. 
• Cranberry vinaigrette – Purchase some or make your own with cranberry juice, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Citrus vinaigrette is also a good pairing. 

How do you make a cranberry salmon bowl? (step-by-step)

⭐ First, prepare ingredients separately; salmon, rice, lettuce, cranberry salsa, almonds, goat cheese, and cranberry vinaigrette. 

⭐ Next, if making salsa and vinaigrette from scratch, prepare each and set aside.

⭐ Then, layer salmon, rice, lettuce, cranberry salsa, almonds, and goat cheese in a bowl. 

⭐ Finally, top with cranberry vinaigrette. 

Scroll down to the printable recipe card toward the bottom of this article for ingredient measurements and detailed cooking instructions. 

Preparation

Can you make salmon bowls ahead of time?

Prepping the ingredients ahead of time is a great idea, but we don’t suggest actually assembling the bowls until you’re ready to eat. 

Keep the ingredients separate and refrigerated in sealed containers until you’re ready to put them together. 

What other protein can be used?

This bowl is also awesome with seared chicken or grilled flank steak. If you want to keep it vegetarian, try some pan fried tofu!

Are salmon bowls eaten hot or cold?

This is totally a matter of preference, I personally like my rice and salmon warm with the other ingredients cold. You can make them with hot or cold ingredients, or heat up a cold bowl in the oven or microwave. 

Tips, tricks, and frequently asked questions

✅ Try making these with other proteins like steak, chicken, or even tofu. 

✅ Bulk it up with more veggies like raw bell pepper, red onion, and edamame. 

✅ Add some spice with pickled jalapenos. 

✅ Use a different dressing like our creamy apple cider dressing or bacon maple dijon dressing. 

What to eat with a cranberry salmon bowl (serving suggestions)

Pair this hearty salad with a delicious warm soup like our savory pumpkin soup, wild rice soup, or creamy asparagus soup. And don’t forget to chase it with something sweet like our chocolate peppermint cookies or pumpkin bundt cake!

More delicious salmon recipes

• Honey mustard salmon
• Salmon dip recipe
• Smoked salmon rolls
• Salmon marinade recipe
• Teriyaki salmon recipe
• See all our easy salmon recipes!

Other cranberry recipes you’ll love

• Cranberry jello salad
• Homemade cranberry sauce recipe
• Cranberry walnut cheese ball
• Cranberry upside down cake
• See all our recipes with cranberry!

Tools we love

• Santoku knife – My favorite knife for cutting vegetables!  This knife is the perfect size and shape, handles great, and is super reasonably priced. 
• Ceramic bowls– there is literally no such thing as too many bowls.  I heart bowls.  So much.

How to Make a Cranberry Salmon Bowl

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Cranberry Salmon Bowl Recipe

Created by: April Woods

Course Main Course, Salad

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 0 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

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Cranberry salmon bowls are topped with cranberry salsa, almonds, & goat cheese, then drizzled with a tangy cranberry vinaigrette! 

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Ingredients

 

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• ▢ ½ cup cooked salmon per bowl
• ▢ ½ cup cooked rice per bowl
• ▢ ½ cup spring mix lettuce per bowl
• ▢ ¼ cup cranberry salsa per bowl
• ▢ 2 tablespoons slivered almonds per bowl
• ▢ 1 tablespoon crumbled goat cheese per bowl
• ▢ cranberry vinaigrette dressing to taste

Instructions

• Add salmon, rice, lettuce, salsa, almonds and goat cheese to your bowl.
• Top with dressing.

Notes

Calories are automatically generated. For best results calculate based on your exact ingredients.

Cranberry salsa:

In a large food processor blend 1 bunch fresh cilantro, ¼ cup red onion, 1 jalapeno (de-seeded), 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice, ¼ cup white sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt. 

Add 12 ounces fresh cranberries, and pulse until desired consistency is reached. Mix with a spoon and enjoy. 

Cranberry vinaigrette:

Blend together ½ cup cranberry juice (not cocktail), ¼ cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, ½ tablespoon dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon lime juice, ½ a fresh garlic clove, ¼ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper. 

Nutrition

Calories: 214kcal

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